Critically hurt person has hand amputated after Christchurch incident
The critically hurt patient had their hand "severed/amputated with a skill saw".
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A man has been convicted after stabbing his friend's elderly dog with a filleting knife.
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Driver yelled at hit-and-run victim before speeding away: witness
"She yelled at him after she hit him and then drove away. It wasn't a slow accident."
Smoking cannabis in your teens linked to higher risk of depression - study
New study on cannabis' mental harms reflects earlier findings - New Zealand expert
Owner of dog that attacked 2yo girl: 'Don't put it down'
Owner says toddler's mum was warned the dog wasn't good with children.
The heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many Kiwis
Hunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.
Meth tenants ordered to pay thousands to landlords
Christchurch meth tenants stole stain glass window and left piles of rubbish behind.
'Wery abusive messages': Bride harassed over free photos bid
Money-saving bride secures two students to take free wedding photos
Air NZ flight debacle: 'People were losing their minds'
Passengers flying to Queenstown ended up in the airport they left from five hours later.
Smoke seen above Canterbury forest
Signs of fire seen near forest north of Waimakariri River in Canterbury
High-speed chase ends with driver in the drink
The car fled at speed down Ferry Rd toward the CBD and went into the Heathcote River.
Five people injured, two critically, in Templeton crash
The crash is at the intersection of Newtons Rd and Dawsons Rd at 10.17am.
NZDF remove bomb from outside Christchurch address
Cordons have been set up around the area.
Cops' brilliant Chinese New Year tweet
It appears the folk behind the Canterbury Police Twitter account have a sense of humour.
Quake-hit road to reopen after 8 years
Massive job fixing critical Sumner to Lyttelton road link over Port Hills
Quake victims getting ripped off?
Petition urges MPs to help families of February 22 quake victims
Trial date set for man accused of murdering King Cobra gang member
Luke Riddell, aka Luke Sears, was gunned down in Canterbury last year
High-speed pursuit: Police abandon chase through Chch suburbs
Police remained in the Linwood afterwards in an attempt to find the vehicle again.
Mixed weather in store for New Zealand this week
Temperatures are tipped to rise again at the start of the week before another decline.
Waitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in north
It's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.
Watch: Shocking footage shows two near-misses within seconds
The driver nearly caused two separate crashes within seconds.
CTV design boss still fighting
Alan Reay's lawyer confirms appeal against High Court decision.
Christchurch Town Hall to reopen
After $127m rebuild, city's famous Town Hall to open doors this month
Comedian Nick Offerman returning to NZ
Nick Offerman is returning to New Zealand in June with his new show All Rise.
Man suffers acid burns at Canterbury dairy factory
A man has reportedly suffered acid burn injuries at a Canterbury dairy factory
Cryptopia heist: Hackers steal from under police noses
Another $260,000 stolen even while police probe $23m heist.
'Ho Lee Kok': Restaurant with 'racist' menu closes
A restaurant where customers were appalled by its "tone deaf", "racist" menu, has closed.
Dying father speaks out about failing health system
"It's ridiculous that DHBs operate separately without any national standard," says expert.
Dairy robbery: 'Fake gun and knife used'
Armed raiders allegedly stole cigarettes from Christchurch dairy
Quake-hit cathedral: Progress at last
Work to restore quake-hit Christ Church Cathedral welcomed.
Rogue penguin causing a fuss in Avon River caught
The penguin was rescued from the Avon River in Christchurch earlier this evening.
Harness racing identities seek diversion
13 arrested after Operation Inca probe into NZ harness racing